Kwesi
2 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kwesi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
818 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1977 with 31 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
73 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2006 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
73 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2006 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kwesi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #4631 | — |
| 2006 | #7998 | ↓3367 |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↑1376 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↑1135 |
| 2009 | #5554 | ↓67 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓2585 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑60 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓79 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓623 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑1290 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↓2173 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↑2993 |
| 2019 | #8215 | ↓1512 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↓524 |
| 2021 | #6335 | ↑2404 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓3488 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↑60 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑2506 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↓2457 |
Frequently asked questions about Kwesi
Is Kwesi a popular name?
Yes — Kwesi currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kwesi more common for boys or girls?
Kwesi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kwesi most popular?
Kwesi peaked in 1977 in United States, with 31 recorded births that year.
Is Kwesi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kwesi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2686 in 1971 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kwesi?
At least 891 babies have been recorded with the name Kwesi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kwesi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kwesi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kwesi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kwesi include Kwan.
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